About Poul Borum
Lived 1934 – 1996 (aged 61). Poul Borum was a Danish poet, translator, literary critic and writer.
Poul Villiam Borum (15 October 1934 – 10 May 1996) was a Danish writer, poet and critic. He was editor of the influential Danish literary magazine Hvedekorn from 1968 to his death in 1996. He also initiated the Danish writers school (Forfatterskolen) in 1987, of which he was also principal.
Borum was married to Danish poet Inger Christensen for 17 years; the couple had one son.
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Who was Poul Borum?
Danish poet and writer (1934–1996)
When was Poul Borum born?
Poul Borum was born on 15 October 1934 in Copenhagen.
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Poul Borum died on 10 May 1996 in Copenhagen.
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Poul Borum was a poet, translator, literary critic and writer.
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Poul Borum was Danish.
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